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  News Christmas Day 2020: What’s open, what’s closed on Dec. 25? Starbucks, Walmart, stores, more Updated 10:31 AM;  Today 6:19 AM  Santa and Mrs. Claus Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse. Facebook Share Twitter Share By  Leada Gore | lgore@al.com Christmas Day is a federal holiday, meaning you can expect government offices and most businesses to be closed on Dec. 25. Major retailers such as  Walmart,  Target, Best Buy and Kohl’s are closed, but there are a few places that will be open in case you need to grab that (really) last-minute present. In some cases – like Starbucks - only select locations will be open. Coffee lovers may be able to get their dose of caffeine at Starbucks but not all stores will be open or following their regular schedules. Not all locations will follow the same schedule, so be sure to check ahead at your favorite spot. Closed Government offices (City, state, county) U.S. Post Office – No mail service Malls – Closed Public transportat...

  Find the free holiday programs in Valdosta that can help low income families. There are places that give children fee Christmas gifts, food boxes for the parents, Thanksgiving or Christmas meal sites and more. Whether the resident of the Lowndes or Bartow County area is a senior citizen, single mom, disabled, homeless, or facing any hardship, some form of Christmas present or holiday assistance is available. There are food pantries and soup kitchens the give groceries (or serve hot meals) at Thanksgiving or Christmas. The annual Christmas toy drives are held throughout Valdosta Georgia, and they generally give children free gifts, games, books, electronics, and other items. Other options for assistance around the holidays range from clothing banks to the Salvation Army, churches, and many other locations. The places and programs below are some of the primary places to apply at for assistance. Inquire into a toy or gift service. Toy for Tots In general, thousands of local kids (bo...

  How to Stain a Deck: What You Should Know Properly staining and refinishing your deck will help protect it from harsh elements, thus extending the life of your deck and protecting your investment.  By:   John Riha Decks are exposed to harsh conditions, including rain, sunlight, and the occasional barbecue sauce and red wine spills. Staining your deck — and periodic refinishing — are essential steps you need to take to keep your deck looking good for years. When it comes to choosing the best deck stain, you’ve got several choices. In general, the more opaque the stain, the better its weather- and wear-fighting abilities. However, lighter finishes let more of the wood’s natural grain and beauty show through. • Clear and wood-toned finishes are designed to enhance wood’s natural color. • Semi-transparent deck stains are lightly pigmented and let grain show through but go a long way toward changing the tone of your wood. Choose grays, blues, greens, reds, and browns. • Soli...

  How to Wash Your House without a Power Washer MARCH 31, 2018  By  TAMMY WHITTEN Every spring, when people come out from hiding under the covers all winter, there's a lot of cleaning going on inside and outside. From baseboards and ceiling fan blades on the inside, to washing windows and raking away the leftover leaf crumbs nestled in the crevices outside. But there's one chore that used to fill me with dread: cleaning the outside of the house. Being the frugal, quiet person I am, I can't stand the sound of a pressure washer. Especially since it seems to take  forever  to do even my one story house. I also hate the thoughts of the water bill for that month, the price of paying someone to do it, or the cost of buying a machine that I am going to use maybe twice a year. After using old kitchen sponges for the lower parts and standing in chairs and stretching up high with my Swiffer covered in old rags for a few years, I knew there had to be an easier way than wha...

  How to Disinfect Hardwood Floors 1 Disinfecting floors Hardwood floors are beautiful and easy to maintain through regular cleaning. However, it’s also important to know how to disinfect wood floors in addition to cleaning alone.  Messes get tracked into our homes on the bottoms of our shoes and by kids and pets all the time. It’s important to remember that these messes we track in may contain germs — viruses and bacteria — that can linger on our floors. Cleaning alone won’t get rid of these potentially dangerous microorganisms; germs call for disinfection.  Disinfect hardwood floors as part of your regular routine to keep your floors looking great and to maintain a clean and safe environment for you and your loved ones. Read on to learn how to disinfect hardwood floors for a deeper cleaning and see how easy it can be to make disinfecting wood floors part of your regular cleaning routine. Keep reading to learn how to disinfect hardwood floors, including the products and ...